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We Need a Little Christmas

2022·Movie
1h 24min·G
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–67%
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–67%

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We Need a Little Christmas fingerprint

Big heart, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The joy of friendship. The Magic of Christmas.

Julie is adjusting to being a single mother to a grieving child while facing her first Christmas without her husband when she develops an unexpected friendship with her older neighbor Irene.
Christmas MovieHallmark StyleFamily DramaGrief and HealingUnexpected FriendshipSingle MotherhoodFeel-GoodSentimentalHoliday Theme

Crew

Directed by:
Kevin Fair
Written by:
Angela Mancuso, Graham Locke
Produced by:
Howard Braunstein, Angela Mancuso, Gilles LaPlante
Composed by:
Chris Ainscough

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream We Need a Little Christmas legally?

fuboTVPhiloHooplaHallmark+Hallmark TV

We Need a Little Christmas is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is We Need a Little Christmas worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is We Need a Little Christmas rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is We Need a Little Christmas?

1 h 24 min

We Need a Little Christmas runs 1 h 24 min.

What language is We Need a Little Christmas in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch We Need a Little Christmas?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for We Need a Little Christmas in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.